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2157-2159 48Th Ave

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2169015 2 units · 2 fl · 1965

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Parkside
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Parkside average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2157-2159 48Th Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1965
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area3,182 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2169015
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Elgazzar Trust Dubner Famil
Mailing address
Elgazzar Sabet 4481 Leatherwood Ct Concord CA 94521
Last sale
051298

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2159 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2157 48th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2157-2159 48th Avenue, owned by Elgazzar Trust Dubner Famil, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1965 in the Outer Parkside neighborhood. The property has undergone several notable improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2014 costing $9,800, installation of vinyl siding and window replacements in 2003 (valued at $8,450), and replacement of front concrete steps in 1983. A significant compliance issue was resolved in 2022 when the property was found to have illegally operated short-term rentals on Airbnb since 2015, with both units being rented by owners who did not reside on-site; this violation was officially abated after applications for short-term rental permits were denied.

Recent property and neighborhood activity from 2022 through 2025 has primarily involved municipal services and street maintenance issues. These include a resolved sewer issue in March 2023 that was transferred to SFPUC Sewer Inspector, multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations (most recently in November 2022), and various street maintenance concerns such as a curb defect (October 2024) and a general DPW complaint (July 2024). Other neighborhood issues have included temporary encampments, graffiti (December 2024), and street cleaning matters. While the building's maintenance record shows proper attention to structural elements, the location has experienced periodic neighborhood challenges typical of urban settings, particularly regarding parking and street maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 2157-2159 48Th Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
86th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 29 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.0%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 23.2%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2157-2159 48Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 05
Parking on sidewalk
White - Jeep Cherokee - 7GFU111

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